Yes, it was. The Trojan War is widely considered to be a work of fiction. While there may have been some historical basis or real events that inspired it, the story as we know it, with gods and heroes and the great siege of Troy, was crafted by ancient Greek poets like Homer. There is no conclusive archaeological evidence to prove every aspect of the story as it is told in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
The Trojan War isn't strictly fiction. It's a story that blends history with imagination. Some archaeological evidence and ancient texts suggest a real basis, but much of the details have been mythologized over time.
It's non - fiction. 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu is a military treatise. It offers strategic and tactical advice based on real - world military concepts and experiences. It has been studied for centuries in military academies around the world and has also been applied in business and other competitive fields, which shows its practical, non - fictional nature.
The Trojan War is considered to be a blend of both. While there are some elements that are likely based on real events, such as possible Bronze Age conflicts and power struggles, much of the story as we know it, with the elaborate details like the Trojan Horse, is likely fictional. Ancient Greek poets and storytellers embellished real - world events with mythical and heroic elements to create a great epic. For example, Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey' are our main sources, but these are epic poems that often use exaggeration and the supernatural to tell a grand story.
First World War fiction has greatly influenced how we perceive the war. For example, through works like 'Birdsong', readers can get a sense of the trench warfare and the camaraderie among soldiers. It makes the war more tangible and human.
Another good one for World War 2 is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It's a semi - autobiographical novel that jumps around in time and space. It shows the absurdity of war through the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, a soldier who becomes 'unstuck in time'.